Global entertainment icon Will Smith took to the blue carpet for the Middle East premiere of National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith.
Hosted at SEE Institute, the region’s first net-zero emissions building within The Sustainable City Dubai, the event brought together government officials, celebrities, and leading content creators.
Following a private screening of the first episode, Smith joined Allison Fong, Richard Parks, and Bryan Fry on stage for a live Q&A. The series, five years in the making, follows Smith’s 100-day journey across all seven continents.
Voices from the Event
Pole to Pole with Will Smith reminds us that progress is not just about technology, but staying connected to humanity and our planet.
Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Holding
Hosting Pole to Pole by Will Smith in Dubai reflects what’s possible when long-standing creative relationships meet a city that shares the same ambition for meaningful storytelling.
Sarah Omolewu, Co-Founder of KS Konnect
Series Premiere Details
Audiences in the Middle East can watch Pole to Pole with Will Smith on:
- National Geographic: January 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM (UAE)
- National Geographic Abu Dhabi: January 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM (UAE)
- Disney+: Streaming exclusively starting January 14, 2026
About the Series: Pole to Pole with Will Smith
The series follows Will across seven continents, from Antarctica to the Amazon, Himalayas, African deserts, Pacific islands, and the Arctic. Over 100 days, he takes on challenges including skiing to the South Pole, catching a giant anaconda, milking a venomous tarantula, climbing mountains, and diving under Arctic ice. Guided by experts, scientists, and explorers, Will helps make world-first scientific discoveries and forges profound human connections.
The series blends cinematic storytelling, environmental education, and bold exploration.
About The Sustainable City
The Sustainable City is a live-work-thrive community designed to reduce carbon emissions while maximizing quality of life. Launched in 2015 by SEE Holding, it integrates social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
The community uses renewable energy, water and waste recycling, eco-friendly products, and clean mobility to reduce emissions by up to 78% and divert up to 85% of waste from landfills. Replicated across the UAE and internationally, it serves as a blueprint for future-ready, net-zero communities.